Programs & Events

Author Talk

Jeanne Bartlett Join the library on Wednesday, June 17th at 4PM for a talk by author Jeanne Bartlett. A Voice Downstream collects Jeanne Bartlett’s poetry and prose, her life’s work that explores nature, kinship, aging, . . . read more »

Movie Night

The Linguini Incident June 20th @ 8:30PM Iconic fashion, escape artistry, sky-high twisty turny breadsticks, 90s New York City, nostalgia, bicycles, cotton candy, David Bowie, and a HEIST! We are so excited to be working . . . read more »

Garden Party

In the Garden Last year we might have gotten rained out, but this year we’re hoping to welcome summer outside in the sunshine. Join us on Saturday, June 13th from10AM to 1PM for a garden . . . read more »

Jane Goodrich

Author talk Friday, June 12th at 4PM at the Friend Memorial Library! In collaboration with Leaf & Anna, we are excited to be welcoming author Jane Goodrich (The House on Lobster Cove) back for the . . . read more »

Bird Walk!

With Nathaniel Sharp Join us at the library on May 15th at 7AM for a birdwalk with local birder, and recent Newsletter writer Nathaniel Sharp. Nathaniel has been an avid birder for years, and is . . . read more »

Earth Day at the Friend Memorial

Wednesday, April 22nd 2026 We’ve got a lot happening on Earth Day this year, and we are excited to celebrate it with you! Bag Drive: Drop off or pick up used tote bags for those . . . read more »

April is National Poetry Month

Poetry at the Library On April 18th at 2PM, the library will be celebrating National Poetry Month with help from Steve Benson, Martha Duncan, Bea Gates, and Josh Krugman. All four poets will be sharing . . . read more »

FIRST LOOK: Brooklin’s library expansion pays homage to boat building prowess

[Published by The Rising Tide] by Steele Hays Drawings unveiled of new library wing that will house one of the country’s largest private maritime collections, plus 150,000 photos from renowned photographer After more than two . . . read more »

Moon Beam Farmer Talk

Saturday, February 14th, 2PM Is there anything more romantic than learning about starting a new garden plot from a local farmer? We are so excited to be partnering with the Brooklin Food Corps on a . . . read more »

Pat Smith and Josh Krugman Poetry Reading

Join Pat Smith and Josh Krugman at the library on Saturday, January 31st at 2 PM for a joint reading of select poems from their work. Finish out the first month of 2026 with a . . . read more »